WELCOME to A WORK of HEART!

Here are Brenda and Charles with Toby after he earned his CGC (Canine Good Citizen) certification. Just two weeks later, Toby achieved his Therapy Dog certification as well. Toby was one of the youngest dogs I have trained for therapy work, beginning his training at only eight months old with no prior experience. Brenda and Charles worked with him daily, and he was certified shortly after turning one year old. They now volunteer together at a local community center in a variety of programs, bringing joy and support to the people they meet.

Here are Cheryl and Tom with Maggie after she earned her CGC (Canine Good Citizen) certification. Just two weeks later, Maggie went on to earn her Therapy Dog certification as well. Congratulations to Cheryl, Tom, and Maggie on these accomplishments and the dedication they’ve shown throughout their training.

Here are JoAnn and Poppy, who earned their CGC (Canine Good Citizen) and Therapy Dog Certifications with the Pavilion Crew. Poppy was a former show dog, and her brother Monty won Best in Show at Westminster this year. At 81 years young, JoAnn is still dedicated to training her dogs, which is truly impressive. As a retired reading teacher, JoAnn now hopes to volunteer in local schools with Poppy, sharing her passion for learning and dogs with students.